THE FACTS
Franklin & Marshall (11-2-4) 2, Gettysburg (8-7-2) 0
What: Centennial Conference (CC) women's soccer first-round game
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31
Where: Lancaster, Pa.
THE SKINNY STORY
Franklin & Marshall scored a goal late in each half to defeat Gettysburg 2-0 in the opening round of the 2023 Centennial Conference tournament.
THE LEADERS
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Alex Jurow (Boonton, N.J./Parsippany Hills) led the Bullets with nine saves in goal.
FOR THE FOES
• Zoe Warne finally broke through for the Diplomats with 5:40 to play in the opening half.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• Zoe Warne controlled a loose ball at the top of the six-yard box and fired a low-liner into the far-left corner of the goal for a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute.
• Mikaela Timmermans added an insurance goal, taking a quick pass from Alison Francis in the middle of the box for the final margin in the 86th minute.
THE INSIDE STORY
• Franklin & Marshall finished with a 26-4 advantage in shots and 6-0 advantage in corner kicks.
• Gettysburg's best opportunities came early in both halves but could not get a shot by the Diplomat keeper.
